Scheduled Poker Tournaments in Malta for 2025: An Overview
Get ready, poker enthusiasts! Malta is gearing up to host a series of exciting live poker events this year, attracting both professional and amateur players from across the globe. Here's a rundown of the upcoming poker festivals in Malta, starting with the highly anticipated European Poker Tour (EPT) Malta and the SiGMA Poker Festival.
First up is the SIPT THMC SiGMA Poker Tour, taking place from September 2 to September 7, 2025, in St. Julian's, Malta. Part of the SiGMA Festival Series, this event promises a renowned live tournament experience in Malta[1].
Following closely is the EPT Malta, scheduled from October 1 to October 12, 2025, at the InterContinental Malta in St. Julian's. As part of the European Poker Tour (EPT) series, this major poker circuit attracts top players from Europe and beyond[3].
The Malta Poker Festival Spring 2025 took place earlier this year, from April 27 to May 5, 2025, at the Portomaso Casino in St. Julian's[2].
For those interested in qualifiers, online and live satellites provide opportunities to qualify for Malta poker events, with packages covering main event buy-ins, side events, and travel expenses[5].
The Malta Poker Festival, set to take place from October 6-12, 2025, at Portomaso Casino, offers more than 20 unique events, including the popular €220 THMC, which is also part of the SiGMA Poker Festival schedule[4]. The Festival Malta, created by Martin "Franke" Von Zweigbergk, is known for its heavy focus on Mixed Games[6].
The Battle of Malta, a five-day tournament with nine starting flights, is another highlight of the Malta Poker Festival. With a €2,000,000 guaranteed prize pool across the festival, the Battle of Malta Main Event features the €550 Main Event played as Texas NLH[7]. The chip leader of each Day 1-flight in the Battle of Malta receives a €1,500 package for the spring edition of the 2026 Battle of Malta[8].
The SiGMA Poker Festival, scheduled from September 2-7, 2025, includes games such as Sviten Special, H.O.R.S.E, and 8-Game. The €400 Main Event of the SiGMA Poker Festival has a €150,000 guarantee, and the €550 Main Event of the Malta Poker Festival, also known as the Grand Event, has eight starting day flights[4].
To add to the excitement, a monthly rake chase with up to €10,000 in prizes is associated with the Malta poker events[9]. The Battle of Malta tournament schedule features the €450 Mystery Siege of Malta, adding another layer of intrigue to the proceedings[10].
These events promise to deliver an unforgettable poker experience in the heart of Malta, so mark your calendars and get ready to join the action!
[1] https://www.sigmapoker.com/ [2] https://www.maltapokerfestival.com/ [3] https://www.pokerstarslive.com/events/ept-malta-2025 [4] https://www.maltapokerfestival.com/tournaments/ [5] https://www.maltapokerfestival.com/qualifiers/ [6] https://www.maltapokerfestival.com/about-us/ [7] https://www.maltapokerfestival.com/battle-of-malta/ [8] https://www.maltapokerfestival.com/battle-of-malta/prize-pool/ [9] https://www.maltapokerfestival.com/rake-chase/ [10] https://www.maltapokerfestival.com/battle-of-malta/tournament-schedule/
Attend the SiGMA Poker Tour, an integral part of the SiGMA Festival Series, occurring from September 2 to September 7, 2025, where casino-and-gambling enthusiasts can experience a renowned live poker tournament in Malta. Additionally, the Malta Poker Festival, taking place from October 6-12, 2025, offers more than 20 casino-games, including poker, making it an exciting event for poker enthusiasts.
